Meadow Lands Elementary Schools is joining a national movement to teach every child how to ride a bike in their kindergarten physical education class. The school is seeking help raising the remaining funds to participate in the All Kids Bike program that provides training, bicycles, and more.
“Learning to ride a bike is a developmental milestone,” said Amy Bouchard, PE teacher at Meadow Lands. “MLES is in a rural area without sidewalks and is a Title 1 school with over 71% of our students qualifying for free and reduced lunch. So, our students have limited access and resources to learn how to ride a bike.”
The All Kids Bike program, led by the national nonprofit Strider Education Foundation, is an 8-week curriculum that is aligned with national physical education standards.
Bouchard said MLES has raised $1,800 but needs to raise an additional $4,200 to cover the cost of the program.
The funding covers the curriculum, teacher training and certification, 24 child size balance bikes, pedal conversion kits, 25 bike helmets, and an instructor bike. The All Kids Bike will be an ongoing program with a 5-year support plan.
“Any donation amount towards our remaining $4,200 will be appreciated,” Bouchard said. “We are excited about this opportunity for our students but need community support.”
